Why Buy New? Discover the Benefits

Buying & Financing | May 21, 2021

WHY BUY A NEW HOME OVER RESALE?

Well, who doesn't love new? And we mean brand-new everything—from the floors to the cabinets and paint.

But aside from the joy of knowing your home has never been lived in and was built just for you, there are some serious financial upsides to buying new.

POTENTIAL MAJOR COSTS

you could avoid when buying NEW instead of USED:*

AVERAGE WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT

$933

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AVERAGE POPCORN CEILING REMOVAL

$1,710

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AVERAGE ASBESTOS REMOVAL

$2,016

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AVERAGE ELECTRICAL WIRING

$2,115

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AVERAGE FURNACE REPLACEMENT

$3,100

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AVERAGE A/C INSTALLATION

$4,631

AVERAGE BATHROOM REMODEL

$8,851

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AVERAGE KITCHEN REMODEL

$25,093

And don't forget about the
TIME AND EFFORT
required to manage these projects!

So, can you really afford NOT to buy new?

Make the smart move and start your new home journey today!

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